10 Biggest Stories From New Japan's G1 Climax 28 And What They Mean Going Forward
4. Bullet Club OGs Win Six-Man Gold But Leave It Behind
New Japan is known for its sports-like presentation and focus on in-ring action, but the Bullet Club OGs' recent antics brought an air of controversy to this year’s G1. Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, and Bad Luck Fale spent much of the month-long tournament sticking their collective noses in other competitors' business.
The group's constant intrusions got so bad that the promotion issued an ultimatum via their website that the OGs would face a three-month suspension and heavy fines if they continued their trend during the G1's last three nights. Eventually, New Japan President, Harold Meij, had the group forcefully removed from Nippon Budokan on the final night of the tournament.
Before they were carried kicking and screaming from the famed arena, however, the group captured the NEVER Six-Man Tag Team Championship. It was a small victory in the ongoing Bullet Club civil war.
The most shocking moment came after the match’s conclusion when the newly won belts were dropped to the ground and left in the ring. Despite then issuing a challenge for The Young Bucks' Heavyweight Tag titles, it’s possible that President Meij will follow through on suspending the group due to their recent antics - perhaps derailing any plans for continued chaos and gold the OGs may have.